Gabriel Strefezza got a goal and an assist as Como powered its way to a 4-1 victory over Udinese on Monday that lifted Cesc Fàbregas' side three points clear of the Serie A relegation zone.
Como beats Udinese 4-1 to move clear of relegation zone in Serie A
Gabriel Strefezza got a goal and an assist as Como powered its way to a 4-1 victory over Udinese on Monday that lifted Cesc Fàbregas' side three points clear of the Serie A relegation zone.
By The Associated Press
January 20, 2025 at 10:10PM
Assane Diao scored for the second game in a row to put Como 1-0 ahead in the fifth minute and Strefezza doubled the lead two minutes before halftime with a low shot after Udinese failed to clear a corner kick from the left.
Martin Payero pulled a goal back for Udinese early in the second half and the visitors pushed forward after Edoardo Goldaniga was sent off for a second booking in the 57th.
However, Udinese's numerical advantage lasted only six minutes as Oumar Solet was also shown a red card for two fouls in quick succession.
An own goal by Jaka Bijol 12 minutes from time made it 3-1 and then Nico Paz finished off a well-worked fourth for Como in the final minute.
The result was Como's biggest win since returning to Serie A this season and lifted it from 17th to 13th place.
The loss extended Udinese's winless league run to four matches. It remains in 10th place.
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